She has developed expertise in buying and selling real estate, property management, general consulting and working with international clients.
PIEDMONT, SC, September 04, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sijia Li Hughes has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mrs. Hughes is a distinguished broker associate at Joan Herlong & Associates Sotheby's International Realty, where she has been instrumental in aiding foreign nationals as they become homeowners, especially those from China and Brazil. With a decade of experience in the real estate profession, she has developed expertise in buying and selling real estate, property management, general consulting and working with international clients. Her commitment to lifelong learning and self-improvement has been pivotal in her career success.
In addition to her real estate role, Mrs. Hughes currently serves as a senior supply chain specialist at John Wood Group PLC. Prior to these roles, she was a real estate salesperson and realtor at The Virtual Realty Group from 2018 to 2023. Her tenure at ZF Friedrichshafen AG saw her rise through various roles, including senior global commodity leader, global commodity leader, commodity buyer and program buyer, technical buyer, senior material planner and material planner. She gained early experience as an intern at the same firm, beginning in 2014. She also worked as a realtor at The HomesFinder Realty Group from 2014 to 2018 and Coldwell Banker from 2013 to 2014.
Mrs. Hughes's academic journey began with a bachelor's degree in English from Dalian University of Foreign Languages in China, followed by a Master of Arts in Economic Law from Northeastern University of Finance and Economics in 2008. She studied Germanic Languages at Universität Innsbruck from 2008 to 2010 in Innsbruck, Austria. And she furthered her education by earning a Master of Business Administration, magna cum laude, from Clemson University in 2014 in Greenville, South Carolina USA where she calls home today.
Mrs. Hughes holds several certifications that have bolstered her professional capabilities. She is a certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt from Greenville Technical College and a licensed real estate agent through the Wyatt Institute of Real Estate. Her dedication to client satisfaction is evident in her belief that helping people is more important than financial gains.
Beyond her professional life, Mrs. Hughes is actively involved in civic organizations. She volunteers as Liaison Officer and interpreter for Asia-Europe 5th Ministers Economics Conference and International Forestry and Agricultural Conference in China. When she moved to USA, she has taught Chinese at Greenville Chinese School. She even volunteers as a Booth captain for the Chinese Community at the Artisphere – Art Festival Downtown Greenville, SC, and also provides pro bono services. These activities reflect her commitment to giving back to the community and making a positive impact on people's lives.
In her personal life, Mrs. Hughes enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with her family. She also finds joy in playing Mahjong. Looking ahead, she is committed to becoming a trailblazer in the real estate industry while empowering others to pursue their ambitions. She aims to establish a lasting legacy for her children and lay a strong foundation for future generations.
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